Missing Videos - Requesting Viewer Help

Update: The videos are back!  But I still could use help from viewers.  Please see comments.  =)

I've received several emails from viewers letting me know that videos on certain posts are missing from my blog!
Now I'm not talking about the videos where you click Play, and it says, "This video is no longer available, etc" or just shows 'snow.'  Videos like that have been removed from YouTube -- either by YouTube for copyright issues, or by the person who uploaded the video to begin with, or maybe they closed their account.
The videos I'm talking about are the ones that are totally missing altogether.  Nothing is there.  Just blank space.
I really apologize for this!  I've had many comments and emails from y'all telling me how much the videos have helped in your homeschooling.  And now half or more of each post is just ...gone!

Mostly these missing videos are from posts I created 2-3 years ago.
When I looked at these posts on my computer, I do just see blank space where there was once a video.  When I go to Edit and look at the HTML (code) section, where I have copy/pasted in the embed code from YouTube, the code is still there, but then the video isn't visible when I click back to the Compose section.

http://homeschoolersresources.blogspot.com/2011/01/biology-module-10-ecology.html

Ugh!  I have no idea why this is happening!  I had hoped it was an issue with Blogger, and they would resolve it and the videos would be back!  Yay!  But... that hasn't happened.  Yet?  (still hoping)
The only other idea I can think of is if YouTube has somehow changed their embed coding so that the old codes no longer are compatible with Blogger?  But some videos are still there.  So....??
I really am just guessing here.  I haven't had time to look into it at all.

I will be working on these posts, one at a time, as soon as I'm able.  School is currently going on so it will be awhile before I get to it.  We also usually end up doing some subjects during the summer, and summers are quite busy here as well.  But I will get to it.  
It just may not be in time for some of you. =\
It won't be as simple as pasting in new codes, because for most of these videos, I am not able to remember what I posted.  It will be starting over.  Re-reading the Biology or Physical Science book chapters, figuring out what is needed for each section, then re-searching for appropriate videos for that space.  Hopefully it will go faster than I think.

And if my viewers would like to help out, that would be wonderful!
If any of you have recently watched videos that are now missing, maybe they would still be fresh in your mind and if you researched, you would recognize a video or two.
Or for any post that you would like to help out on.  Maybe the current one your child is doing -- that would help us both!

If you find something you think will fit a post, please email me at homeschoolersresources@gmail.com.
Please include which blog post, and which section the video should go in.

I would appreciate it very much!
Many thanks! =)

FREE Kindle Books

Don't have a kindle?  You can download a Free Kindle app for your computer or other electronic device!
Or you can go to your app store to get the app.

First, you will need an Amazon account, then download the Free Kindle app.
Then you can go to this awesome website MeaningfulHomeschooling.com and download tons of free books!
There is everything from Beatrix Potter, to Tom Swift, to G. A. Henty!  Over 3 dozen series!

Be sure to thank this lady for such an awesome resource.  =)


P.S. A few more G. A. Henty books here, just in case there is one you want that isn't listed on Contented at Home, but she has nearly all of these!

In case you don't know where to start with the G. A. Henty books, a young man told me these were some of his favorites:
In Freedom's Cause: A Story of Wallace and Bruce
The Young Franc Tireurs and their Adventures in the Franco-Prussian War
The Treasure of the Incas
Beric the Briton: A Story of the Roman Invasion
The Cat of Bubastes: A Tale of Ancient Egypt
St. Bartholomew's Eve: A Tale of the Hugeonot Wars
On the Irrawaddy: A Story of the First Burmese War

He only texted the first main parts of the titles, and when he said, "On the Irrawaddy," I texted back, "Lol, on the what???"  He told me Irrawaddy is a river in Burma.  =)

A Message to my Readers

I am slowly going through all past science posts, and checking videos, adding links for images, etc.
However, I may not check every link, and a video that plays today may be removed next week by the person who uploaded it, and you will get some kind of error message when you click play.
There have been times I've posted a video, and two days later one of the kids in my class tells me it won't play.  Already.  =(

So as you view my posts throughout the year, (any posts, not just science!) if there are any unplayable videos, or broken links, or links that do not link to what they are supposed to, just leave a comment on that post and let me know.
If you see any other errors, please feel free to advise me of those as well.

Thank you so much!

Eureka!

***I have found ALL the "Eureka!" videos back on youtube!!!***

If anyone had viewed my Physical Science posts in the past year, you may have been sad to discover that none of the Eureka! videos would play, since the user deleted his account. So I am happy I found these! I will be adding these back to the posts soon, but in the meantime, all 30 can be found here.

Please comment on the channel if you appreciate the youtuber loading these videos.

Considering College?

Unsure of what to do?  How to proceed?  I think you'll find some great tips in this short article, "The Homeschooler's Guide to Getting into College."
From the article:

"There's a common misconception that homeschoolers have difficulty when it comes to getting into college. This may have been true 20 years ago, but these days, colleges are making the process of admissions for homeschoolers simple and fair. In fact, many colleges are now seeking out homeschoolers themselves, as homeschooled students tend to be excellent college students. Here, we've gathered several facts, tips, and helpful resources that you can put to work to ensure that your college admissions process as a homeschooler is smooth and successful."

Even if your child is a bit younger, it's never too early to start thinking about your options!

Generate your own handwriting, math, English, and geography pages, as well as graph paper!

At WorksheetWorks.com there are free worksheets that you can tweak and generate yourself!
I first came across this site when my younger two were learning fractions, and the option to tweak according to their different abilities was awesome!
From using shapes for fractions all the way to multiplying and dividing.

For example, when using the worksheets for multiplying fractions, I could choose if I wanted mixed numbers like 7½ or fractions like ¼, or even use a whole number as one of the terms to be multiplied, such as 5 x 8½.
I could choose if I wanted mixed fractions on both sides or only on one side, and whether I wanted fractions that needed reducing or not.

My twins are needing review on some things from the pre-Algeba link, particularly solving 2-step equations.
But they are on different levels.  So I choose my options for each child and print out several pages for the upcoming week.  (Regenerating each new page.)  I chose avoid negatives for one child, and allowed them for the other.  They both are able to solve with the variable on either side of the equation.  I am now ready to add in combining like terms, and soon I'll add even more multi-steps!

I particularly like using the math pages for my son with dyscalculia.  He has trouble remembering any math with multiple steps, such as the ones mentioned here and long division.
Once he (kind of) masters a type of problem, I keep printing these and have him continue to do 5-6 problems a day for review.  Later I might do 3 a day each for 2 different types of problems.
We usually have to keep reviewing this way for months, but it is better than totally forgetting it all after working for months to learn it in the first place.

The handwriting pages are also great for copywork!  =)
I think this is one of the best free handwriting page generators I've seen.
You can type in exactly what you want to say.  You can add in commas, quotation marks, etc.
You can hit Enter several times to allow space for copying (between sentences, etc.)
You can choose the point size (6-16) of the letters to meet your child's abilities.  You'll need to experiment a few times to figure out how many lines you'll get per page, and that is so cool that you can do that!

And don't forget the English and Geography!  I really like the parts of speech.  =)
You'll also love the customizable graph paper and planners, etc.

You can print both the student page and the answer key if you wish.
To save paper and ink, I usually number the student math pages after I print them out (page 1, page 2, etc), then before I close the window with the currently generated worksheet, I copy the answers from the Answer Key into a notebook with the corresponding student page number.
(I keep a notebook to use for various things I need to write down, so that I don't misplace loose pieces of paper.)

Student Interest Survey for Career Clusters

The Student Interest Survey for Career Clusters is a career guidance tool that allows students to respond to questions and identify the top three Career Clusters of interest based on their responses. 
This pencil/paper survey takes about fifteen minutes to complete and can be used in the classroom or for presentations with audiences who have an interest in career exploration. 
The survey is available in English and Spanish—and can be viewed and printed out.

http://www.careertech.org/student-interest-survey

Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed

This is available on Netflix, on DVD and Blue-ray.
http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/Expell....9?trkid=2361637

But I also just discovered it on youtube.
It was on a user's channel and was out of order, so I saved them here. 
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL971CB848CE4DE3A4&feature=view_all

Info from Netflix:
2008, PG, 95 minutes
Hosted by Ben Stein, this controversial documentary examines how pro-intelligent design scholars and scientists are often chastised, fired or denied tenured positions by those who believe in Darwin's theory of evolution. Nathan Frankowski's film explores how scientists who believe in God are oppressed and how the acceptance of Darwinism might have played a role in the formation of the Nazi regime.